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Abstract

Taro leaf blight caused by Phytophthora colocasiae affects plant health and is a major threat to taro culture in Cameroon. Chemical fertilizers used often harm the ecosystem. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are better alternatives that increase plant growth promotion and suppress phytopathogens. In the present study, a total of 67 fluorescent Pseudomonas spp. was characterized by 17.91, 5.97, and 4.47% populations of P. fluorescens, P. chlororaphis, and P. putida, respectively, among the most represented. More than 36% of bacteria showed antagonistic potential through the production of both diffusible and volatile compounds. Some of them (03) exhibited antagonistic activity in dual culture against P. colocasiae with a diameter greater than 13 mm. These rhizobacteria produced a significant amount of siderophore, IAA, SA, HCN, protease, lipases, and cellulases. For the pot experiment, treatment by Pseudomonas significantly increased the enzymatic activity involved in the resistance of taro, such as peroxidase (PO), polyphenol oxidase (PPO), and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL). The two antagonists also increased plant growth parameters of taro such as chlorophyll, plant height, shoot length, total leaf surface, fresh root biomass, and fresh leaf biomass. These findings showed that fluorescent Pseudomonas have an intriguing and undeniable potential in the fight against P. colocasiae, which could lead to the development of a biopesticide in the future.
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Authors and Affiliations

Samuel Arsène Ntyam Mendo
1
ORCID: ORCID
Dorice Nguelo Dzumafo
2
Laure Brigitte Kouitcheu Mabeku
3
Severin Tchameni Nguemezi
2
ORCID: ORCID
Lambert Sameza Modeste
2
Rosalie Anne Ngono Ngane
2

  1. Department of Biological Sciences, Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon
  2. Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
  3. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé 1, Yaounde, Cameroon

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